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W244 YFL

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,332 mi
Last recorded83,332 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 YFL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

bonnet safty catch siezed

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 83,315 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

bonnet safty catch siezed

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2015 80,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,867 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 76,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front drop link bushes are deteriated, but not resulting in excessive movement

front exhaust mounting broken, but exhaust is still safely supported

o/s front tyre has slight wear to the inner edge

o/s rear tyre has slight deteriation on the sidewalls

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2013 76,804 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front drop link bushes are deteriated, but not resulting in excessive movement

front exhaust mounting broken, but exhaust is still safely supported

o/s front tyre has slight wear to the inner edge

o/s rear tyre has slight deteriation on the sidewalls

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 74,042 miles

battery insecure

corrosion round front exhaust.

n/s/r door stiff

n/s/r tyre iner side wall perishing.

oil leak round gear box

rear brake lineings to be checked .

Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,988 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 70,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres badly perrished

Pass 10 Apr 2010 68,888 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 64,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 48,618 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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W244 YFL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W244 YFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W244 YFL registered?

W244 YFL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W244 YFL safe to buy?

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